Parole absconder's trial in teen's death delayed

A judge on Tuesday delayed the trial for an eight-time absconder charged with killing a Little Rock teenager.

Darrell Dennis, who faces charges including capital murder, kidnapping and aggravated robbery in the May 10 death of 18-year-old Forrest Abrams, was arrested less than 30 hours after his release from the Pulaski County jail. He had been held there on an absconder warrant.

A June 17 article in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette revealed the lengthy parole-violation history of Dennis before his arrest, sparking a systemwide review of the state parole system that in turn led to a change in leadership and numerous policy shifts.

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Justice delayed is justice denied.....why do our judges play along with these silly lawyer games? They had it right in the wild west...arrest today...trial tomorrow...and hanging the next day....beer and hymns optional.

Isn't it interesting that the "right to a speedy trial" only goes one-way. If the state drags its feet - a perp can be freed. If the accused drags his feet... and/or his defense team drags their feet (which is an acknowledged tool used by defense attorneys, as witnesses and their memories grow less reliable over time) - then that is all ok.

I'm all about a fair trial - but there really is little excuse for a law team to take months and months to only be nearly through browsing the case file.

How is it that I didn't have to open the article, but only see the picture in the email to know which one of these guys did it???? How could I tell it was about the black guy before even reading?? Stereotypes are there for a reason, people.